Playing the bin, the binocular calls the distant near,
And the distant, tipsy, comes close too,
Only to find that parts of the binocular are strewn across the room,
Its day ends, as it picks up the broken fragments of glass—
Even its night passes,
He joins the fragments, making a mirror,
Sees itself everyday in it
The red ‘tip’ on its forehead resembles the sun today
Notes for Readers:-
***Bin (or Pungi) is a traditional Indian wind instrument historically associated with snake charmers. Although snakes do not respond to the music itself, they appear to follow the movement of the instrument, making it a familiar cultural symbol in South Asia.
Bindi (Tip): A bindi (called tip in Bengali) is a small decorative dot worn on the forehead, traditionally between the eyebrows. In South Asia, it is a common cultural adornment, worn in various colors and designs for everyday wear, festivals, and special occasions. While it has historical and religious associations, today it is also widely used as a fashion accessory.
Short bio:-
Abin Roychoudhury (born September 2, 1987, in Mangalkote, West Bengal) is a prominent Bengali poet, essayist, lyricist, and writer. He gained special recognition in literary circles for his debut poetry collection, Itipurbe Bolini, published by Ananda Publishers; his other notable poetry collections include Golap Nirapekkha Noy and Bibarna Cycle. Leaving his teaching profession behind, he fully devoted himself to literary pursuits. His popular song Norom Sobdo Chhuye Dao is available on major music platforms. He has presented essays at All India Radio, alongside participating in the Krittibas and India-Bangladesh Poetry Festivals. His poems have been published in notable magazines across India and Bangladesh. Additionally, his works have appeared in Colombia’s literary magazine Revista Innombrable, where four of his poems were published in Spanish translation, as well as in World Inkers (jointly published from America and Senegal), Australia’s Multicultural Press, Belgium’s Atunis, the Philippines’ Artista De Colores, the Albanian literary magazine Gazeta Destinacioni, Desh, Anandabazar Patrika, Sindh Courier, and other international publications. For his contributions to literature, he has been honored with the Mallika Sengupta Smriti Puraskar. Currently, he resides in the village of Panuhat near Katwa, West Bengal.
